Our 2022 Board of Directors and Leaders

To get where the veterinary profession needs to go, it takes a dynamic group of people leading the way. Get to know our leadership team.
Executive Board
Elizabeth Hepner

DVM, MPH

President

Virginia Maryland CVM
Class of 2016
Member since 2016
Currently works at Warm & Fuzzy Veterinary Center

Ashley I. Nichols

DVM

Vice-Elect​

Ross University SVM
Class of 2015
Member Since 2016
Currently practices at Banfield Pet Hospital 1076

Vacant

Vice-President​​

Coming soon…

Elizabeth Cottrell

DVM

Secretary/Treasurer

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 2008
Member since 2009
Currently at the FDA, Center for Veterinary Medicine.

David Handel

DVM, CVA, CCRP, CTPEP, CVCH

Immediate Past President

Auburn University
Class of 1991
Member since 2017
Currently practicing at Kentlands Veterinary Hospital

Andrew O’Carroll

DVM

AVMA Delegate

Virginia Maryland CVM
Class of 2008
Member since 2008
Currently at the Food and Drug Administration

Jennifer Krueger

DVM

AVMA Alternate Delegate

Virgina Maryland CVM
Class of 2008
Member since 2010
Currently practicing at Olney Sandy Spring Veterinary Hospital

Robert D. Silcox

DVM

Director At Large

Ross University SVM
Class of 1998
Owner and Veterinarian at Hickory Veterinary Hospital

Rich Streett, III

DVM

Director At Large

Virginia Maryland CVM
Class of 2000
Member since 2001
Currently practicing at Churchville, Greenbrier, & Swan Creek Veterinary Clinics

Carolyn Cornett

DVM

Region 1 Delegate

UC Davis
Class of 1992
Member since 2009
Currently owns and operates Keysville Mobile Veterinary Services

Carvel G. Tiekert

DVM

Region 2 Delegate

Cornell University CVM
Class of 1963
Member since 1970
Currently at Animal Care Center in Joppa

John V. Moffa

DVM

Region 2 Delegate

Cornell University CVM
Class of 1975
Member since 1979
Currently at Honego Animal Hospital

Vacant

Region 3 Delegate

Coming soon…

Santiago Jimenez Gonzalez

DVM, PhD

Region 3 Delegate

National University of Colombia
Class of 2003
Member since 2018
Currently practicing at Norbeck Animal Clinic and Montgomery Animal Hospital

Megan Noyes

DVM

Region 4 Delegate

Coming soon…

Marianne O'Malley

DVM

Region 5 Delegate

Auburn University
Class of 2010
Member since 2010
Currently lives works at Queenstown Veterinary Hospital

Practice Representatives
Tanya Tag

DVM, DACVECC

Board Certified Specialist Representative

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James Casey

DVM, MS

Equine Representative

Tuskegee University
Class of 1988
Currently works in Laurel, MD

Matthew Weeman

DVM, MS

Food Animal Representative

The Ohio State University
Class of 2013
Member since 2016
Owner of Bayside Bovine Veterinary Services Centreville, MD

Laura Hungerford

MPH, PhD, CPH

Government / Corporate / Academic Representative

Michigan State
Class of 1980
Member since 2001
Professor and Head, Department of Population Health Sciences and Interim Director, VT MPH Program Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

Nathaniel L. Tablante

DVM, MPVM, MS, DACPV

Poultry / Avian / Exotics Representative

University of the Philippines College of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 1976
Member since 2015
Currently at VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine

Tosha Starke

DVM

Small Animal Representative

Virginia Maryland CVM
Class of 2004
Member since 2019
Currently practicing at All Four Paws Vet Relief

Committee Chairpersons
Rebecca Owens

DVM

Continuing Education (NV)

University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 1995
Membership since 1995
Currently employed with Banfield, Greenbelt, MD as Chief of Staff.

Matthew Weeman

DVM, MS

Legislative (NV)

The Ohio State University
Class of 2013
Member since 2016
Owner of Bayside Bovine Veterinary Services Centreville, MD

Elizabeth Hepner

DVM, MPH

Membership (NV)

Virginia Maryland CVM
Class of 2016
Member since 2016
Currently works at Warm & Fuzzy Veterinary Center

Shannnon Skevakis

DVM

College (NV)

University of Florida CVM
Class of 2011
Member since 2019
Owner Eternal Pawprints Veterinary Hospice

Rich Streett, III

DVM

PAC (NV)

Virginia Maryland CVM
Class of 2000
Member since 2001
Currently practicing at Churchville, Greenbrier, & Swan Creek Veterinary Clinics

Honorary Board Representatives
Michael Bailey

DVM, DACVR

AVMA District II Representative (NV)

Tuskegee University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 1982
Member since 2001
Currently is the AVMA Rep District II and IDEXX Assistant Medical Director

Michael Odian

DVM

Maryland State Veterinarian (NV)

Atlantic Veterinary College
Class of 1995
Dr. Odian is the Chief State Veterinarian, Maryland Department of Agriculture Animal Health Section

Carol Schwartz

VMD

Technicians Representative (NV)

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 1993
Member since 1994
Director-CCBC’s Veterinary Technology Program/Veterinarian (SA, LA)

Elizabeth Callahan

DVM, DACT, DABVP, MS

State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners – Board Member (NV)

Virginia – Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 1985
Member since 2001
Currently practicing at Veterinary Medical Center in Easton, MD

Nathaniel E. Boan

State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners – Executive Director (NV)

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
BS Psychology

Executive Staff
Marisa Francis

Executive Director

University of Maryland
BA Communications

Christine Gacono

CMP

Director of Education and Events

Penn State University

Government Relations
Hannah Garagiola

President

Compass Government Relations Partners
Compass Advocacy

Morgan Mills

Assistant Director, Government Relations

Compass Government Relations Partners

Past Presidents

2020-2021
Dr. Shadawn Salmond-Jimenez

2019-2020
Dr. Elizabeth Cottrell

2018-2019
Dr. Rich Burgess

2017-2018
Dr. Rick Lewis

2016-2017
Dr. Rich Streett, III

2015-2016
Dr. Robert Silcox

2014-2015
Dr. Justin Sobota

2013-2014
Dr. Jan Ginsky

2012-2013
Dr. Krista Evans

2011-2012
Dr. Thomas J. Armitage

2010-2011
Dr. John Kable

2009-2010
Dr. James B. Reed

2008-2009
Dr. Jack O’Mara

2006-2007
Dr. Gregory S. Svoboda

2005-2006
Dr. Cindy Burnsteel

2004-2005
Dr. Ronald O. Schueler

2003-2004
Dr. Robert Z. Goodman

2002-2003
Dr. Perry S. Crowl

2001-2002
Dr. Fred Everhart, Jr.

2000-2001
Dr. Michael Erskine

1999-2000
Dr. Joanne Howl

1998-1999
Dr. Edward H. Stephenson

1996-1997
Dr. Jimmy Tibbs

1994-1995
Dr. Jane Brunt

1992-1993
Dr. Gary Hauptmann

1991-1992
Dr. John Brooks

1988-1989
Dr. Ed Jendrek

1987-1988
Dr. James McClellan

1986-1987
Dr. Mike Radebaugh

1983-1984
Dr. Gerald TePaske

1982-1983
Dr. Carvel Tiekert

1979-1980
Dr. Bob Batchelor

1978-1979
Dr. Gary Roop

1972-1973
Dr. Cleve Brown